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Are Migrant Children in South Africa Falling Through the Cracks of National Immunization Programs?

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Migrant Children and Immunisation Gaps in South Africa Opening: a worrying real-world snapshot When one thinks of immunisation in South Africa, the assumption is often that children — whoever they are — receive vaccines via the state’s well-established immunisation schedule. But for many migrant children, especially those whose parents are foreign nationals or undocumented, reality […]

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What Are the Barriers to Healthcare Access for Diet-Related Non-Communicable Diseases Among Undocumented African Migrants?

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Barriers to Healthcare Access for Diet‑Related Non‑Communicable Diseases (NCDs) Among Undocumented African Migrants in South Africa   Introduction: A Hidden Burden in Plain Sight “ I worry when my chest feels tight and I cannot eat; but I dare not go to the clinic. I might be turned away.” — interview with an undocumented migrant in

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